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Re: [OM] IMG: Airport Activity

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Airport Activity
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:11:02 -0600
Chris, I think that, for essentially $400 US either way, I would choose the new lens. I am considering it.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 11/20/2015 12:20 AM, ChrisB wrote:
Your zone focusing worked well, Jim.

But although Nathan is enjoying using his new acquisition (doesn’t each of us?) I 
think that you’ll find that the older XF35/1.4 is better optically.  You can also buy 
them secondhand quite cheaply.  This chap on the FujiX forum has just bought the 35/2 and 
wants to sell his 35/1.4 for $375.

The older lens is apparently slightly slower to focus, is larger and has no 
weather sealing, but it is a truly excellent performer.

Chris

On 19 Nov 15, at 20:09, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

A group of passengers had just arrived when they spied a tandem jump pair about 
to land.  They all stopped to look and comment.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2697fm.tif.html 
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2697fm.tif.html>

Their plane, a Cessna turboprop, required fuel, so the fuel truck arrived in 
short order.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2704fm.tif.html 
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2704fm.tif.html>

The attendant had to stand on tiptoes to reach the tanks, but did her usual 
professional job with the fueling.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2699fm.tif.html 
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2699fm.tif.html>

And, as I was leaving, the locally-based Vanderbilt Medical Center LifeFlight 
helicopter left on an assignment.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2709fm.tif.html 
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2709fm.tif.html>

My conclusion is that the new Fuji 35mm AF lens would be a welcome addition.

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